Edgar M. Holley

HOLLEY--Edgar Merritt Sr., passed away peacefully on December 2, 2022 at his home in New York City, at the age of 78. He is survived with loving memories by his wife, Mary Anne and son, Edgar, Jr. He was born in Pensecola, FL and grew up in Maywood, IL. He was a graduate of Dartmouth College, where he was known for his signature greeting, "Wah Hoo Wah, Daddio" and as the "Dartmouth Bearcat" linebacker on his undefeated Dartmouth football team of 1965. He was also selected to the All- American, All-Ivy and All- East honorary football teams.

After receiving his MBA from the University of Chicago, he began an exemplary career in finance, accounting and operations, including Systems Analyst at Mobil Oil to management positions at ITT Latin America, Revlon, International, Southern Regional Comptroller for American Express in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Director of Accounting/Finance at Glorious Foods.

He took sabbaticals from the corporate world to fulfill his desire to give back and utilize his experience for more humanitarian causes, beyond the profit motive by contributing to a better society. He assisted small business owners with his work at Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration and the New York Urban League and served in the New York City Office of the First Deputy Comptroller.

Of equal importance, he cherished the adventures of coaching his son's Little League teams on Roosevelt Island. The family is so grateful to so many of his former players for their outpouring of love and memories of how much he mattered to their young lives. He was best known by his smile, wit and sense of humor from his many friends and neighbors in Battery Park City. A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a future date.

— Obituary published by The New York Times, December 11, 2022.

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